Sensors & Electronics
Electronics & Systems
Building System Diagnostics & Prognostics (335)
Problem: Improve building performance and lower utility costs by rapidly detecting and resolving costly equipment problems
Project Activity Scope (from Technical Overview Chart): Sensors and Devices through Integrated Systems
PNNL Solution:
- Unresolved building operating problems increase operating costs and reduced occupant satisfaction
- Recognize that intelligent monitoring and diagnostic systems reduces costs
- Developed diagnostic and prognostic tools for high impact building O&M
- Deployed in federal and private buildings
- Documented impact on occupant satisfaction and cost effectiveness
Capabilities Employed to Meet Client Needs:
- Building systems operation and maintenance
- Building system engineering and physics
- Automated fault detection, diagnostics, and prognostics
- Data acquisition systems and technology
- Software engineering and development
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- Related Examples (Same Project)
- Integrated Building Control Systems (336)
- Sensor Network/Building Controls Integration (341)
- System Monitoring & Diagnostics in Buildings (337)
- Whole Building Diagnostician (343)
- Whole Building Diagnostician Deployment (344)
- Wireless Monitoring for HVAC Systems (342)
- Wireless Power Meter (340)
- Wireless Sensors for Building Applications (338)
- Wireless Sensor Prototype Development (339)
- Rich-Sensing Environment Building Controls (345)
- Similar Technology Examples (Energy Plant Applications)
- Control Operations to Extend Service Life (240)
- Customized Tools to Improve O&M (42)
- Documented Savings & Reliability Benefits (199)
- Equipment Monitors for Power Plant O&M (243)
- Facility Improvement Opportunities (43)
- Facility Operation Characterization (44)
- Intelligent Automated Equipment Diagnostics (117)
- Power Plant O&M Improvements (229)
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